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A Tribute to Senator Sarbanes, Defender of the Chesapeake, Public Transit, Civil Rights, and Consumer Protections
December 8, 2020
U.S. Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.) passed away Sunday at age 87. Senator Sarbane's political career spanned 40 years (4 in the Maryland House of Delegates and 36 on Capitol Hill), and he was widely admired. His values are closely aligned with Sierra...
Take precautions outdoors as ticks are still active
December 1, 2020
My friend pulled off a deer tick last night from a walk through Greenbelt National Park a few days ago and is going to start a round of the antibiotic doxycycline. Learn what you can do to get outdoors safely this season.
Local Election Successes to Celebrate!
November 24, 2020
Baltimore has new top leadership – Mayor-elect Brandon Scott and Comptroller-elect Bill Henry – who are true advocates for the environment. Their leadership, combined with that of the 9 winning city council candidates also endorsed by Sierra Club,...
The election is over, but the work continues.
November 19, 2020
This year, over 1000 Marylanders joined thousands of other Sierra Club members across the county to mobilize to elect strong environmental leaders. Many of you volunteered for the first time, and this unprecedented support helped us achieve...
Governor Hogan’s Toll Lane Plan Is Harmful and Legally Vulnerable 50 Groups Submit Over 200 Pages of Technical Analysis
November 9, 2020
Today, fifty groups came together to deliver one simple message: Governor Hogan’s plan to widen the I-495 and I-270 toll lanes is flawed, incomplete, legally vulnerable, and would fail to reduce congestion for the vast majority of drivers. According...
Climate Emergency Mobilization Resolution Adopted by Maryland Chapter
November 1, 2020
When we think about working towards climate solutions and trying to solve our climate crisis, one word often comes to mind – urgency. We only have a limited amount of time before the consequences of climate change become irreversible, which is why...
Proposed MD toll lanes to increase congestion for majority of drivers, shows new analysis
October 29, 2020
Most rush hour drivers will see significantly worse congestion if Maryland proceeds with Gov. Larry Hogan’s $9-11 billion plan to add privately-managed toll lanes, according to a new report. The report analyzes traffic models used to support the I-...
Clean and Renewable Energy in Southern Maryland Community Forum
October 22, 2020
On the evening of October 20th, people from around Maryland and around the world joined the Clean and Renewable Energy in Southern Maryland Community Forum held by the Sierra Club Southern Maryland Group. The discussion was moderated by Teresa Ball...
It's Time for Maryland to Commit to Moving Beyond Coal
October 6, 2020
Maryland has failed to create a transition plan to move the state responsibly off coal while providing support for impacted communities and workers -- so we need your help today! Maryland officials are planning their priorities for 2021, we need...
Fractured Logic: Del-Mar Pipeline Threatens Eastern Shore
October 4, 2020
The Eastern Shore is a hotspot for climate change, one of the nation’s most vulnerable regions for sea-level rise, and at risk for more frequent and severe storms. These climate-related impacts are in part driven by unsustainable development, which...